
Top US official calls for Pak action on militants, terrorists 'without distinction' before Islamabad visit
India Today
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Friday called for action by Pakistan against all militants and terrorist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad.
A top US official called on Friday for Pakistan to take action against all extremist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad, which has sought reconciliation with militants both at home and in Afghanistan.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet on October 7-8 with officials in Pakistan, which has long faced US accusations of playing a double game in Afghanistan where the Taliban swept back to power in August.

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